Communications and Engagement Officer

South Gippsland Shire; Leongatha; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Rostered Days Off

Training and development

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Health and wellbeing programs

Career paths in multiple arrangements

Mentoring and coaching

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Additional leave

Annual salary increments

Family Violence Support and Leave

Job summary

South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking a Communications and Engagement Officer to create compelling content for our website, intranet and social media channels. You will support community engagement campaigns and develop communications plans and promotional materials across the organisation.

This role requires strong writing, stakeholder collaboration and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in communications or a related field, or experience in a communications role.
• Demonstrated experience creating high-quality written content across a variety of channels and audiences.
• Experience in website and social media content in a professional environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of an organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A current Victorian Drivers licence and Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Creating content for Council's website, intranet and social media channels.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of community engagement activities and campaigns.
• Developing communications plans, marketing materials and promotional content.
• Providing communications advice and support to teams across the organisation.

Skills

Content creation

Stakeholder relations

Project management

Communication planning

Social media management

Written communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in communications

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Full Time - Ongoing
• Band 6: $94,633.33 + 12% Superannuation
• Flexible and Hybrid Working options available.

Help Bring Council's work to life.

As communications and Engagement Officer, you'll create content and coordinate activities to help connect our community with the information and opportunities that matter to them.

Working across the organisation, you'll take on a mix of creative and practical work - so no two are quite the same.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects with key responsibilities including:

• Creating content for Council's website, intranet and social media channels.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of community engagement activities and campaigns.
• Developing communications plans, marketing materials and promotional content.
• Providing communications advise and support to teams across the organisation.

ABOUT YOU

You are a creative and adaptable communications professional who enjoys building relationships, creating engaging content and helping people stay informed and connected. You thrive in a fast- paced environment, can manage competing priorities, and have the confidence to work with a wide range of stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in communications or a related field, or experience in a communications role.
• Demonstrated experience creating high-quality written content across a variety of channels and audiences.
• Experience in website and social media content in a professional environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of an organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A current Victorian Drivers licence and Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one).

ABOUT US

South Gippsland Shire Council offers a friendly and professional workplace with values based leadership. We put our customer at the centre of all we do and strive to deliver exceptional projects and services to our community. Our region provides a perfect blend of coast and country. Enjoy green rolling hills, wind-swept beaches and the world-famous Wilsons Prom, right on your doorstep. Our values – Accountability, Customer Focus and Excellence – are present in everything we do and how we do it. We seek like-minded colleagues to join our team who are committed to these values and culture.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US!

• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements
• Rostered Days Off offered for full time roles
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• South Gippsland is an organisation that is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We offer flexibility and a welcoming work environment
• Enjoy a variety of changing health and well-being programs and initiatives including flu vaccinations and health checks, discounted gym memberships and Social Club
• Diverse range of exciting career paths in full time, part time or casual positions
• Mentoring, coaching and secondments
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Annual Enterprise Agreement salary increments
• Family Violence Support and Leave Provisions

CLOSING DATE

Applications close Midnight Wednesday 4th November 2026.

CONTACT

Enquiries to: Nicole De Longville, Coordinator Communications and Engagement on 5662 9819

All preferred candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks (including but not limited to police checks, reference checks, medical checks (drug and alcohol tests) and psychometric testing) prior to the candidate's employment being confirmed.

The outcomes of the background checks do not automatically bar candidates; however, will be assessed against the inherent requirements of the job.

Please be advised any representation via an agency will not be considered.

South Gippsland Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and aims to provide all necessary support to ensure that all abilities and backgrounds are not disadvantaged in the recruitment process.

If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, please feel free to identify yourself as a person with different needs in your application and indicate what type of reasonable adjustment you require.

Alternatively you can contact a member of the People & Culture team on 03 5662 9233 and identify the position you are applying for and specify your requirements.

All councillors, employees, students, agency staff, contractors and volunteers are required to act in accordance with equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, harassment, vilification and child safety legislation.

South Gippsland Shire Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people.

We all have a responsibility to ensure our workplaces are respectful, safe and inclusive and free of all forms of unlawful and unacceptable behaviours.

By applying for this role you agree to the above.

If you are having any issues applying for this position, please call our People & Culture Team on 03 5662 9233 or email [e-mail]